The Forsaken Hollows
Elden Ring Nightreign • First Major DLC
December 4, 2025
Releases In
December 4, 2025 • Worldwide Release
The first major expansion for Elden Ring Nightreign, featuring 2 new Nightfarers, terrifying new bosses including the legendary Artorias, and the mysterious Great Hollow area with the groundbreaking Shifting Earth event.
About Elden Ring Nightreign
Elden Ring Nightreign is the multiplayer co-op survival action game developed by FromSoftware, released May 30, 2025. The Forsaken Hollows represents the first major DLC expansion, adding substantial new content including two Nightfarers, three bosses, and the revolutionary Shifting Earth mechanic.
What is Nightreign?
Nightreign transforms the Elden Ring experience into a cooperative survival challenge where players must overcome increasingly difficult Nightlords across multi-day expeditions. The Forsaken Hollows DLC expands this formula with deeper progression systems and environmental hazards.
DLC vs Base Game
The Forsaken Hollows DLC requires the base Elden Ring Nightreign game and includes all content listed on this wiki. Players who purchased the Deluxe Edition, Collector's Edition, or Seeker's Edition receive the DLC at no additional cost.
What's New in The Forsaken Hollows
2
New Nightfarers
Scholar & Undertaker
3
New Bosses
Including Artorias!
1
New Area
The Great Hollow
New Nightfarers
Scholar
An academic who walks the Lands Between
Boasting impressive arcane levels, he gains incredible advantages through battlefield observation.
Undertaker
An abbess mandated to slay the Nightlord
Boasting impressive strength and faith, she sends enemies to the afterlife with ruthless efficiency.
New Epic Boss Battles
The Dreglord
Very Hard • Lv. 70-75
A horrifying boss born from the souls and blood of the dead, with scarred spirits trailing behind.
Boss Guide →
Artorias the Abysswalker
Very Hard • Lv. 65-70
The legendary knight from Dark Souls returns, wielding his iconic greatsword and commanding the power of the Abyss.
Boss Guide →
Dancing Lion
Hard • Lv. 60-65
Originally from Shadow of the Erdtree, this majestic beast brings its storm-powered attacks to Nightreign.
Boss Guide →🌌 Explore The Great Hollow
A massive cavity in the depths of Limveld, filled with exotic ruins, sacred temples of ancient peoples, and cursed miasma crystals that drain life force. Home to the revolutionary Shifting Earth event that transforms the map during gameplay.
Key Features
- ✓ Exotic ruins and sacred temples
- ✓ Cursed miasma crystals
- ✓ Multiple boss encounters
- ✓ Hidden treasures and secrets
Shifting Earth Event
Experience massive geographical changes to the map. Terrain shifts, pathways open and close, creating unprecedented replayability and strategic depth.
Release Information
Release Date
December 4, 2025
Worldwide simultaneous
Platforms
PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam)
Price
Included in Deluxe/Collector's Edition
Or purchase separately
Pre-order Bonus
Artbook + Soundtrack
Until Dec 3
⚠️ Important Purchase Information
Avoid Double Purchase: The "Deluxe Upgrade Pack" sold from May 30, 2025 has been renamed to "The Forsaken Hollows DLC" as of November 12, 2025.
Already Included: If you purchased the Collector's Edition or Deluxe Edition, you will automatically receive this DLC at no extra cost.
Requires Base Game: You must own Elden Ring Nightreign to play this DLC.
Latest Updates
Patch Notes - Version 1.03
The Forsaken Hollows update is now live! Check out the latest patch notes for DLC support, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements.
View Patch Notes →